More than 11,000 people marched in the City of Sydney’s 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras parade on Saturday night.
Thousands of celebrators gathered on the buzzing Oxford Street, scrambling to find a viewing spot of the glamour.
This year’s theme was “Free to be”, featuring over 200 floats.
- Dykes on Bikes kick off the parade with a roar. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- NSW Police officer surveying the crowd while Autism Spectrum Australia march up Oxford Street. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Parade participant wearing a love-heart shaped rainbow wig. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- NSW Department of Education’s rainbow float. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Participant on an LED unicycle laughing as they ride. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Architecture with Pride members dancing on their float. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Parade marchers make their way up the thoroughfare. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- American Express float participants enjoy the party. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Colombian flag bearer embraces the cheerful crowd. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
- Burdekin Hotel patrons enjoying drinks and watching the parade. Photo: Orlando Sagar.
Main image of Mardi Gras parade on College Street by Orlando Sagar.